You're doing preoperative teaching with Gertrude who has ulcerative colitis who needs surgery to create an ileoanal reservoir. Which information do you include?

You're doing preoperative teaching with Gertrude who has ulcerative colitis who needs surgery to create an ileoanal reservoir. Which information do you include?

You're caring for Betty with liver cirrhosis. Which of the following assessment findings leads you to suspect hepatic encephalopathy in her?

Gail is scheduled for a cholecystectomy. After completion of preoperative teaching, Gail states,"If I lie still and avoid turning after the operation, I'll avoid pain. Do you think this is a good idea?" What is the best response?

A patient with Crohn's disease is admitted after 4 days of diarrhea. Which of the following urine specific gravity values do you expect to find in this patient?

You're preparing a patient with a malignant tumor for colorectal surgery and subsequent colostomy. The patient tells you he's anxious. What should your initial step be in working with this patient?

Sitty, a 66 y.o. patient underwent a colostomy for ruptured diverticulum. She did well during the surgery and returned to your med-surg floor in stable condition. You assess her colostomy 2 days after surgery. Which finding do you report to the doctor?

A patient has a severe exacerbation of ulcerative colitis. Long-term medications will probably include:

Your patient has a GI tract that is functioning, but has the inability to swallow foods. Which is the preferred method of feeding for your patient?

You're caring for a patient with a sigmoid colostomy. The stool from this colostomy is: